| Buick Avenir | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Buick (General Motors) |
| Designer | Warrack Leach |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Omega platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | direct-injection V6 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,195 mm (204.5 in) |
| Width | 1,931 mm (76.0 in) |
The Buick Avenir is a concept car manufactured by Buick.[1] The name of the vehicle Avenir means 'future' in French. In October 2017, Buick made Avenir a premium top-of-the-line sub-brand, similar to GMC’s Denali and Chevrolet’s Signature series. The Buick LaCrosse and Enclave were the first vehicles to receive this upgrade for the 2018 model year.[2][3]
Development
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The Avenir was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show as a prototypical concept study on the future of the Buick brand. It was designed in GM's Australian design facility, with its exterior design led by Warrack Leach.[4]
Technology
[edit]The vehicle features a new generation direct-injected V6 engine, cylinder deactivation with stop-start technology, a 12-inch touchpad infotainment system, four occupant luxury seating, full LED lighting, 4G connectivity, selectable suspension settings, 9-speed automatic transmission and a system that General Motors has referred to as a "dual-clutch all-wheel drive system". It is reportedly built on the Omega platform that is shared with the Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan.[5]
Possible production
[edit]Though the vehicle is a concept, it is widely speculated that Buick will launch a production version as GM has stated that Buick will receive an Omega platform sedan derivative and market conditions, especially in the Chinese market are optimum for such a vehicle. However, GM has said that they have no plans to build the vehicle,[6] nor ever intended to build it.[7]
In October 2017, Buick made Avenir a premium top-of-the-line sub-brand, similar to GMC’s Denali and Chevrolet’s Signature series. The Buick LaCrosse and Buick Enclave were the first vehicles to receive this upgrade for the 2018 model year.[8][9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Buick Avenir concept struts into Motown".
- ^ “2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Arrives For Those Who Miss The Ultras” Archived 2017-11-13 at the Wayback Machine from Car & Driver (October 3, 2017)
- ^ “Buick Goes Upscale With The Enclave Avenir” from Forbes (October 3, 2017)
- ^ "Buick Avenir Designer Gives Us Hope for a Rear-Drive Flagship". Car and Driver. 12 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Buick Avenir concept struts into Motown".
- ^ "Avenir Concept Explores the Progression of Buick Exterior Design: Feature Spotlight". 11 January 2015.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2016-01-19). "Buick Won't Build Avenir... But Doesn't Rule Out Avista". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ^ “2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Arrives For Those Who Miss The Ultras” Archived 2017-11-13 at the Wayback Machine from Car & Driver (October 3, 2017)
- ^ “Buick Goes Upscale With The Enclave Avenir” from Forbes (October 3, 2017)
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